Pilot Debrief

EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR near Lancaster, PA — 2012-04-25

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Date
2012-04-25
Location
Lancaster, PA, USA
Airport
LNS
Aircraft
EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR
Registration
N505EV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff, and her delayed remedial action in aborting the takeoff after the loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

After the pilot applied full engine power for takeoff, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to apply right rudder, but was unsuccessful in regaining control of the airplane before it departed the runway surface. The airplane bounced several times as it continued across the grassy area adjacent to the runway and a taxiway before it came to a stop. During the accident sequence the firewall was substantially damaged. Examination of the airplane's rudder and nosewheel steering system revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents7

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